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Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: Bedford (with occasional travel to other sites)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, flexible between 7:30am – 6:30pm
Reporting To: Managing Director

About the Role:
A well-established, family-run business with multiple branches across the region is seeking a driven and ambitious Financial Controller to lead the operational finance function across its core business and two subsidiaries: a coffee house and a garage. This is a pivotal role for a finance professional looking to make a tangible impact across a diverse, multi-site operation.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will provide strategic financial oversight, lead the finance team, and ensure robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and compliance across the group. Your insights will directly support senior management decision-making, business planning, and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow analysis, variance reports, and commentary.

• Oversee departmental budgets, assist with company-wide budget planning, and monitor financial performance.

• Ensure all financial practices comply with statutory regulations and legislation.

• Analyse market trends and financial performance to support strategic business decisions.

• Supervise finance assistants and other team members, overseeing day-to-day operations including invoicing, payroll, and tracking financial data.

• Prepare official monthly and annual reports for stakeholders.

• Identify and implement methods to minimise financial risk.

• Manage relationships with service providers, including auditors, accountants, and banking institutions.

• Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and manuals.

• Support new projects and business initiatives with financial insight and analysis.

Candidate Profile:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 4 years post-qualification experience (or 6 years QBE).

• Proven experience in a finance leadership role.

• Strong data analysis and reporting skills with proficiency in financial systems.

• Commercially minded, able to translate complex financials into actionable business recommendations.

• Experience in business partnering and influencing senior stakeholders.

• Exposure to new projects or business development is advantageous.

• Highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities across a multi-site operation.

Why This Role:

• Lead and shape the finance function across multiple sites and subsidiaries.

• Opportunity to make a strategic impact and drive business growth.

• Supportive, collaborative working environment with flexible working hours.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic, commercially-minded finance professional looking to take ownership of a multi-site finance function and influence key business decisions.

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Contact information

Angela Bailey